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Voluntary water conservation urged in Nāhiku, Maui
A recent lack of rainfall has reduced water flowing to the East Maui Irrigation tunnel that provides water to storage tanks at Nāhiku.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 10-16
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment, find our comprehensive listing here.
March 9, 2022 COVID-19 update: 154 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Of today’s 154 cases, there are 143 cases identified as confirmed, and 11 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 80 on O‘ahu (+8 probable); eight on Hawai‘i Island; 19 on Maui (+1 probable); eight on Kaua‘i (-2 probable); 0 on Molokaʻi; 0 on Lānaʻi; and 28 Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (+4 probable).
Update/Expired: Maui Flood Advisory until 6:15 p.m.
At 3:04 p.m., radar showed heavy showers over Upcountry Maui, falling at rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour.
“Historic” drought conditions in Maui County accompanied by record low stream flow
Officials with the State Commission of Water Resource Management say a significant lack of rainfall across the island has resulted in a lack of groundwater recharge and surface flow at streams and rivers.
Study: Maui ag acreage drops 19% between 2015-2020 due to loss of sugar production
With the Maui County data added, the 2020 baseline report for the state has 886,211 total agricultural acres, a decrease of 27,050 acres, or minus 3% from 2015. Total acres in planted crops in 2020 was 120,632, a decrease of 31,199 acres or minus 21%.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of March 6 – 12
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of March 6 to 12, 2022. Add your job listing.
BREAKING: Hawaiʻi’s indoor mask mandate to expire March 25
Governor David Ige announced that the state’s indoor mask mandate will end at 11:59 p.m. on March 25, 2022, when the current emergency proclamation on COVID-19 ends.
Outdoor masking to be optional at HIDOE schools starting March 9
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will be updating its COVID-19 safety protocols to make outdoor masking at public school campuses and HIDOE facilities optional for students, faculty and staff, effective March 9, 2022. Indoor masking will continue to be required. The Department has required masking both indoors and outdoors as an added protection since the […]
March 8, 2022 COVID-19 update: 63 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Of today’s 63 cases, there are 61 cases identified as confirmed, and two probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 52 on O‘ahu (-1 probable); three on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); five on Maui; one on Kaua‘i; 0 on Molokaʻi; 0 on Lānaʻi; and 0 Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state.
$126,700 grant to Mālama I Ke Ola will provide dental care to more underserved patients
Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center, also known as Community Clinic of Maui, was recently awarded a $126,700 Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation grant for new dental equipment that allows all 12 of its dental operatories to safely reopen and serve the community.
PAHU PIHA: A free and and fun activity box for spring break
In collaboration, Kūlua Maui, Artistry8, + Swag Hawaiʻi present PAHU PIHA, a free and fun activity pahu (box) for spring break to learn and teach your keiki to make lei using sustainable scrap fabric from Kūlua studio located in Makawao town.
Four people displaced by electrical fire at apartment in Nāpili
Four people were displaced by an electrical fire at the Coconut Inn Apartments in Nāpili Friday night.
Missing Person: Edward “Kimo” Wendt Jr.
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Edward “Kimo” Wendt Jr., 54.
DoD to close Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility met with support and vigilance
The Secretary of Defense today announced a decision to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian Airlines to resume daily Oakland-Kona summer service, add SFO-HNL flights
Hawaiian Airlines brings back nonstop service between Oakland and Kona on Island Hawai‘i, and is adding a second daily flight between San Francisco and Honolulu.
March 7, 2022 COVID-19 update: 92 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Of today’s 92 cases, there are 75 cases identified as confirmed, and 17 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 41 on O‘ahu (+12 probable); 12 on Hawai‘i Island (+5 probable); nine on Maui; eight on Kaua‘i; 0 on Molokaʻi; two on Lānaʻi; and five Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state.
New, free, fast UH Community College application available for Class of 2022
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges is launching a new admission application called the Kama‘āina App. This “short, easy and free application” is exclusively for Hawai‘i’s Class of 2022 graduating high school seniors.
Free Keiki and Family Programs at the Old Lahaina Prison during Spring Break 2022
Lahaina Quest programs are back for 2022 with a series of free keiki and family programs. The first set of programs will be offered during the spring school break.
March 6, 2022 COVID-19 update: 1 death, 196 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Of today’s 196 cases, there are 160 cases identified as confirmed, and 36 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 95 on O‘ahu (+29 probable); 18 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 19 on Maui (+2 probable); 11 on Kaua‘i (+2 probable); 0 on Molokaʻi; two on Lānaʻi; and 15 Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (+4 probable).
